About the show

The bright red carpet, shimmering gowns, sharp tuxedos, dazzling diamonds, the thrilling pop of flashbulbs, and of course the world’s biggest stars… all the classic glitz and glamour that make the movies magical can be found right here at the Palm Springs International Film Awards.

Year after year, the most buzzed-about names on the awards trail come to experience the unrivaled Palm Springs hospitality that creates an intimate event far removed from the frenzy of other awards shows. Here, Hollywood heavyweights settle in to share war stories, old friendships are rekindled, and new professional relationships are born over gourmet food and cocktails. It’s a true testament to the Gala’s charm that so many A-listers return year after year!

Board of Directors

CHAIRMAN

Nachhattar Singh Chandi

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

Harold Matzner

VICE CHAIRS

David Baron | Aftab Dada | Helene Galen | JoAnn McGrath | Scott White

TREASURER

David Baron

SECRETARY

Sidney Craig

ASSISTANT SECRETARIES

Patrick Mundt | John Pinkney

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeffrey Bernstein | Stephen Breimer | James Bruner | Michael Childers | Robert Dickey | Michele Finney | Jaci Fitzsimonds | Eric Garner | Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns | Milledge Hart | Wendy Hope-Heckmann | Carol Kaplan | Terri Ketover | Garry Kief | Geoff Kors | Jenny Lavey | Kevin McGuire | Donna MacMillan | Peter Mahler | Katherine Malkin | Tristan Milanovich | Lee Morcus | Marie E. Pinizzotto M.D., MBA | Catharine Reed | Nathan Ross | Jan Salta | Aubrey Serfling | Linda Shirvanian | Dominique Shwe | Ellen Sneider | Ryann Whalen

Emeritus

Mashall Gelfand in memoriam
Jack Grundhofer in memoriam
Patti Grundhofer in memoriam
Jim Houston in memoriam